The Long-Running Controversy Over Crazy Horse Monument

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Who Was Crazy Horse?

Crazy Horse was a war leader of the Ogala tribe, a subgroup of the Lakota Indians. He fought the United States government, opposing the removal of his people in the 1800s.

What Is Crazy Horse Monument?

The intention of the Crazy Horse Monument was to honor the war hero. Rather, they were more like symbols of the terrible government that forcibly removed them from their land in the Black Hills.

Where Is Crazy Horse Monument?

The monument is being carved into Thunderhead Mountain, sacred ground to the Native Americans. This location is between Custer and Hill City in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Who Began Sculpting the Monument?

Henry Standing Bear contacted Korczak Ziółkowski via letter to sculpt a memorial to honor Crazy Horse.

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